WORLDBEAT CAFE

Set on a 12-acre plot, the serene
Japanese Friendship Garden commemorates
the bond between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama. Look for koi ponds,
meditative waterfalls, bridges, stone
arrangements, a cherry tree grove, and
more. Enjoy tea and sushi at the Tea
Pavilion. Explore the perfumed labyrinth of the 3-acre Inez Grant Parker

Memorial Rose Garden, where you’ll
discover more than 2,500 roses in 200
varieties. The rose garden blooms from
March through December, with the
flowers usually at their peak in April
and May. Nearby, the Desert Garden
showcases succulents and drought-resistant plants from across the globe.
Peak bloom for the 1,300 unique plants
there is January through March.